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A Cedar Key girl is one of few in the state who participates in adapted track and field for persons with specific physical limitations.

Eleven-year-old Annie McCain was born prematurely and has a mild case of cerebral palsy, her mother, Jenny said, adding that it effects her balance. She also said Annie is a very bright girl and is in the gifted program at her school.

Former city commissioner and mayor Heath Davis will be back on the Cedar Key City Commission soon after his candidacy for Seat 1 in the May election did not draw any opposition.

But two other races will be going to the voters as incumbent Sue Colson drew opposition from John G. Blouse III for Seat 5 and newcomers Diana L. Toppings and Jamie Griffin face off in the race for Seat 3.

One of the big social events on the island during the winter months is the Cedar Key Woman's Club spaghetti dinner held annually at the Community Center. Folks turn out in droves for a down home meal of spaghetti, marinara sauce, salad, garlic toast and dessert provided by the island's finest bakers.

But it is much more than a meal that brings them in the door, it's the social atmosphere as folks linger beyond the meal to catch up on what has been happening in the lives of the snowbird (winter) residents and locals' lives.

Folk and bluegrass vocal duet Dick Staber and Judith Chasnoff. will perform March 7 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the amphitheater in Manatee Springs State Park, which is located near the canoe launch. Bring a comfortable lawn chair or use the wooden benches.

This event is free with regular park admission of $6 per vehicle. The gate closes at 6 p.m. so please arrive early. After exiting there is no re-entry.

In 1872, President Grant established Yellowstone as the first National Park in the U. S. and the world. Yellowstone, which comprises almost 3,500 square miles was first patrolled by the Army. The National Park Service took responsibility for the park in 1917.

The winds had flags standing out on Saturday afternoon at the boat launch in Cedar Key.

Boats that were anchored in the water were rocking in the choppy waters.

While the forecast for Thursday calls for a 40 percent chance of rain, skies will be dry and mostly sunny through the weekend with temperatures in the high 60s during the day and in the low 50s at night.